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Irish Language. (17 Nov 2009)

Michael Ring: We cannot afford it any more.

Irish Language. (17 Nov 2009)

Michael Ring: No, I am not saying that. We cannot afford the translation.

Irish Language. (17 Nov 2009)

Michael Ring: Then why are they doing so?

Irish Language. (17 Nov 2009)

Michael Ring: We cannot afford it.

Irish Language. (17 Nov 2009)

Michael Ring: That is correct.

Community Supports for Older People. (17 Nov 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 325: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of persons that benefited from the limited application period for the community supports for older people scheme in October 2009; when this scheme will be reopened as promised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41716/09]

Community Supports for Older People. (17 Nov 2009)

Michael Ring: Last year on 6 April, the Minister, Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív, announced funding for this scheme. The following day was budget day and the scheme was closed down. The Minister announced the re-opening of the scheme on 6 October. Eleven working days later my office rang the Department to discover if applications were being accepted and was told the scheme had closed. I believe it is open...

Community Supports for Older People. (17 Nov 2009)

Michael Ring: Is the funding there?

Leaders' Questions (17 Nov 2009)

Michael Ring: It is a fact.

Leaders' Questions (17 Nov 2009)

Michael Ring: Grab NAMA and get away with it.

Leaders' Questions (17 Nov 2009)

Michael Ring: That is right.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (17 Nov 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will request the Health Service Executive not to introduce a cut at a hospital (details supplied) in County Mayo. [41396/09]

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (17 Nov 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he is satisfied that the information held on a database (details supplied) is secure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41781/09]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (17 Nov 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will confirm the effect of a change in regulation (details supplied) in relation to Garda manpower; if the cost savings to the Exchequer have been quantified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41782/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (17 Nov 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 327: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he is satisfied that the amount claimed by agencies falling within the remit of his Department in expenses is acceptable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41717/09]

Written Answers — Ferry Services: Ferry Services (17 Nov 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he is allowing the change over of ownership of vessels that are contracted to his Department to provide a service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41445/09]

Written Answers — Ferry Services: Ferry Services (17 Nov 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 330: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the way he distinguishes between the amount of fuel used by vessels contracted by his Department to provide a service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41446/09]

Written Answers — Ferry Services: Ferry Services (17 Nov 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 331: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when modifications (details supplied) will be carried out; the details of the modifications that were required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41447/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Nov 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 361: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be approved and awarded jobseeker's allowance; if the payment will be approved retrospectively in view of the fact they were entitled to apply sooner. [41395/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Nov 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 365: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount of rent allowance paid in each of the past five years up to 31 October 2009 on a county basis in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41471/09]